מַ ה ִנּשְׁ תַּ נָּה הָ לַּ י ְלָ ה הזֶּה ?ִמכָּל ַה ֵלּילוֹת What makes this night different from all [other] nights? Tate ich vil bei dir fregen di fir kashes: Ma nishtana halayla hazeh mikol haleylos. Vos iz anderesh fun der nacht fun Pesach fun ale necht fun a gants yor? Чєм отяичаєтся ета ночь от всєх остальных ночй? ¿Qué hace diferente a esta noche de todas las [demás] noches? ¿Ma nishtaná haláila hazé micól haleilót? Pourquoi cette nuit se différencie-t-elle de toutes les autres nuits?
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Rabbi’s Reflections PROPER PESAKH PREP Abraham Lincoln said that one who fails to prepare, prepares to fail. I very much doubt that he had Pesakh in mind when saying so, but he may as well have. Pesakh, particularly the seder, requires more advance preparation than any other holiday, but good planning will make it a wonderful family experience. We should all devote ourselves to these preparations, not only to be good hosts, but to truly feel that we are telling the story of our deliverance as well as reexperiencing it. While we have special Yom Tov services at Beth Judea, as on every holiday, seder is truly the center of Pesakh.
The two main areas that require advance planning are Food and Seder; following is a reminder list of things to do. Discuss these issues as a family before Pesakh in order to maximize participation and enjoyment for all. Consult a good haggadah, such as the Rabbinical Assembly’s Feast of Freedom or the Hartman Institute’s A Different Night for details. Food issues: 1) We remove all hametz (leavened food) from our homes prior to Pesakh or, where that is not possible, put it aside and sell it to a non-Jew for the duration of the holiday. (I will do this for you if you assign me to be your agent; you must sign a form in the synagogue office prior to the holiday.) 2) We purchase all we need for serving family and friends, as well as those items need for the seder plate: beitzah (a boiled egg), zero’a (shank bone), karpas (often parsley) you must sign a form in the synagogue office
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prior to the holiday.) 2) We purchase all we need for serving family and friends, as well as those items need for the seder plate: beitzah (a boiled egg), zero’a (shank bone), karpas (often parsley maror (romaine lettuce or fresh horseradish) and haroset (haroset!). 3) Having removed all hametz, we make a ceremonial search for it, using pre-planted and easily found pieces of bread, on the night before seder (search on the evening of April 21st.) This year, a new teshuvah in the Conservative Movement has permitted Ashkenazic Jews to eat kitniyot; but before changing any family customs, be sure to discuss them in detail as a family. Seder issues: Which haggadah will be used? (Some families use more than one and shout out differences.) Who leads the seder or assigns parts? What is the ratio of English to Hebrew? Who recites the four questions? What tunes are used? How will second seder differ, if it does? What time will seder begin and end? (According to Jewish law, seder begins after sunset, 7:21 p.m. this year, coinciding with Shabbat candle lighting.) I will be leading a discussion of these options on April 7th; to share ideas and learn more, join us for dinner that night at 6:30.
Please contact me with any questions. There is no holiday more detail-centered, and thus rife with possibilities for learning and connection, than Pesakh. Let this be the year when we redeem ourselves from the chains of poor planning and leave the Mitzrayim of dull seders. May all your seders be joyful and memorable, and may we all feel redeemed from what ails us. Hag sameakh, Rabbi Jeff Pivo
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CBJ ONLINE
CBJ ONLINE Congregation Beth Judea purchased a software update to our Membership Management software program. This is an interactive software package which permits our Members to log in to the site and accomplish many tasks. A member can: Look up directory information on any fellow Congregant Update their own profile Register for events Make a Donation online Fill out membership forms View Yahrzeit information By getting full utilization of the software package, Beth Judea will be able to save several thousands of dollars and have accurate information. If you have misplaced your user id or password please contact Lisa at 847-634-0777. Thanks Arnie Goldberg President arnieccc@gmail.com
Lisa Neiman Executive Director lneiman@bethjudea.org
Thank you for supporting the Purim Masquerade Ball. See page 10 for photos. - Your Masquerade Ball Committee
In This Issue Page Rabbi’s Reflections 2 CBJ Online 3 Calendar 4 Notes from the Cantor 5 CBJ Mission Statement 5 President’s Message 6 B’nai Mitzvah Bios 7 Passover/Yom Ha’Shoah 8 Special Upcoming Events 8 HUGS (Inclusion Program) 11 Alternative Shabbat Service 11 Planned Giving 11 Religious Education 12 BJE Early Childhood Center 13 The Word - April 2016
Page Focus on Families 11 Youth 14 Adult Education 17 Men’s Club 19 Goodman’s Blog 22 Sisterhood 23 Interfaith Council 25 MT Nesters 25 Save the Date 25 The Helping Hand Plan 26 Hesed 26 Birthdays & Anniversaries 28 Yahrzeits 30 Tributes 31 3
CALENDAR Special Events April 7 April 10 April 13 April 17 April 17 May 14 May 26
Weizmann Institute Dessert Reception Wagner Institute JNF Chicago Annual Community Breakfast Holocaust Museum Congregational Tour JUF Annual Campaign Reception & Speaker Stamp Out Hunger Annual Meeting
For Our Congregants Photo of Beth Judea AIPAC attendees Purim Masquerade Photos Men’s Club Man/Youth of the Year Photos The Helping Hand Plan Hesed SHALVA April 17 – What’s Jewish about Parkinson’s? (Part of Genetic Shabbat at Beth Shalom)
Sisterhood May 2 May 11
Sisterhood Spring Social Sisterhood Book Club
Men’s Club April 13 May 22
Hearing Men’s Voices Moo & Brew
HUGS Inclusion Programs April Events
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Adult Ed Through April Through April Through April Through April April 5 – May 10 April 11-25
Text and Context: Pirkei Avot Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah Hebrew Ulpan Hebrew 102: Let’s Continue Hebrew Literacy III Bible Stories You Haven’t Heard Weekly Classes Visit Our Adult Education Page
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Passover Events & Information Click Here for the following events: Passover Schedule/Candle Lighting Times Maot Chitim: April 3, 10 and 17 April 18 – Last day to sell your chametz Sisterhood Pesach Recipe, Gift Shop & Gift Cards April 10 April 10 April 13 April 15 April 17 April 29
Annual Passover Wine Tasting For Young Families – Passover at B&N Focus on Families – Matzah Making RSVP Deadline for Passover Dinner HUGS* Chocolate Seder Passover Shabbat Dinner
Religious School April 2-3 April 4 April 5 April 15 April 17 April 23-24
No Gimel Shabbat/No Religious School (Spring Break) Beyahad Classes Resume Religious School Classes Resume Gimel-Dalet Family Shabbat Dinner Aleph Family Program No Gimel Shabbat/No Religious School (Passover)
Focus on Families May 1 May 20
Gan Shalom Tot Shabbat
Youth IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUTH View our calendar online at http://tinyurl.com/BJUSYCalendar
Meetings Please check website http://www.bethjudea.org BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Shabbat Prayers April 1, 2016 – 7:30 pm Those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries during the month of April will be recognized at our service on April 2nd.. Our worship will begin at 7:30 pm. Children of every age are welcome!
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Notes from the Cantor Remembering Judi, z”l On February 26 of this year, Judi Zelson participated in our Shabbat worship for the last time. She led one of the verses of L’cha Dodi; she enriched our musical Shabbat celebration that evening, as she had on many times in recent years. A week later, having suffered a sudden heart stoppage, she was on a ventilator in the hospital, and within days, she was gone from our lives forever. Judi actually came to Chicago from her native Philadelphia in order to assume the role of cantorial soloist at Temple Beth El in Northbrook, almost two decades ago. She and I got to know one another through the local cantorial organizations, and while she was working in the Reform movement, her background and training at Gratz College gave her a full knowledge and appreciation of traditional Jewish prayer and music. When she left Beth El after a few years, she remained in the northwest suburbs, assisting various Reform congregations with their cantorial needs. She began attending Beth Judea’s Shabbat and holiday services, and in 2013 she decided to join our congregation. Judi quickly became active and soon became an invaluable asset, singing in our High Holiday choir, joining Sisterhood, participating in our Friday eve Shirat Shabbat musical group, subbing for me on Friday nights from time to time, chanting Haftarah on Shabbat mornings, Megillat Esther on Purim, and on Tisha b’Av, she
would recite a chapter of Eikha. She happily volunteered in other synagogue programming, too. Though not many knew much about her, Judi gained the respect and affection of all those with whom she interacted. The fact that she had lived in Munich for three years singing opera, among her many other personal achievements, did not seem important enough for her to share with most people. Her nature was not that of a diva, but of a warm, down-to-earth, dignified woman. While she had never married or had children, in all other respects Judi appeared to meet the Biblical description of a Woman of Valor, one who quietly looked after the needs of others, with a kind and easy smile. She touched our lives with her sweet voice and her fine character. Judi entered Olam Haba on the 30th day of Adar I, as we were about to enter the second month of Adar. We recited the psalms of Hallel for Rosh Hodesh the following day, and my eyes were drawn to the beautiful passage from Psalm 118, “The voice of song and triumph echoes in the home of the righteous.” May Judi’s voice, now among the angels, echo in our hearts in the years ahead. The memory of all the righteous indeed brings us blessing. Wishing all a joyous, kosher Pesach. Hazzan Roger Weisberg
Congregation Beth Judea Mission Statement Congregation Beth Judea is a welcoming egalitarian synagogue whose mission is to create a warm and inviting home that serves the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of our members. Consistent with the principals of the Conservative movement, we embrace Torah and our responsibility to serve and support the greater Jewish community, the community at large, the United States of American and the State of Israel. The Word –April 2016
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President’s Message several lessons, but to me the most It seems to me that recently the only meaningful ones are that evil is real things that people are discussing are the and that freedom is a right that should Cubs winning the World Series and the presidential primaries. Without even be embraced. Only when we are playing their first game, die-hard Cub reminded of the harsh reality of fans are discussing creative ways to get slavery and evil, can we appreciate tickets to the first Cub’s victorious World the importance of justice, peace, and Series since 1908. The presidential freedom for everyone. ARNIE GOLDBERG primaries candidates have practiced CBJ PRESIDENT behavior that we would all consider Regardless of our political views, I am totally unacceptable and clearly in bad like the typical die hard Cub fan. I have already taste. Worse than the name calling, the started thinking of ways to purchase my World candidates seem to be campaigning to separate Series tickets. I am also optimistic that as a the country rather than unifying us for the country united, that understands what the lack of common good; they are dividing us: rich against freedom and prejudice feels like, we will join less affluent, educated against less educated, together to choose political leaders who can unite exclusion of people of color and certain religious all factions within our country and permit every faiths, and denying women their equal rights. Not citizen to experience the independence we only are we a country that has expended a great rightfully deserve. deal of time, money, and loss of human lives to protect our individual rights, but also we as Jews I want to wish everyone an early Pesakh are constantly reminded of the meaning of same’akh, and to all my fellow Cub fans, may the 2016 season be the “next year” we have all been exclusion and not being free. anticipating. Toward the end of April, we will be celebrating the holiday of Passover. The Exodus story teaches
Arnie Goldberg President CBJ
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ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER
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Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8:00 PM Please join us for Minyan at 7:30 pm
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B’nai Mitzvah Bios Miriam Abigail Besser will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Miriam is a seventh grader at Hawthorn Middle School South in Vernon Hills, where she actively participates in choir and student council. Miriam enjoys spending time with family and friends, and kicking butt at Sweatshop. She also enjoys spending her summers at Camp Chi, her “home away from home.” Miriam is celebrating her special day surrounded by family and friends. She is especially grateful to be sharing her simcha with her twin brother, Robbie, and her younger sister, Sarah. She appreciates the love and support of her grandparents, Bella and Izidor Gologorsky and Susie and Jake Besser. Miriam is excited to welcome aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends from Israel, Canada, Arizona, California, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Her parents Anna and Michael couldn’t be more proud of all her accomplishments as she prepared for this special day. As part of her Mitzvah Project, Miriam, with family and friends, created blankets for the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital. There is a personal connection as Miriam and her twin brother were born prematurely and spent a month at the NICU in Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. When delivering the blankets, she saw firsthand the positive impact this makes. The Besser family would like to thank Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, and all of Miriam’s Hebrew school teachers for providing guidance and an excellent Jewish education. Miriam would like to extend a special thank you to Natalie Gurin and Andrea Dickson, who patiently helped her prepare for this amazing experience.
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Robert David Besser will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Robbie is a seventh grader at Hawthorn Middle School South in Vernon Hills, where he actively participates in math team and wrestling. Robbie has enjoyed playing soccer for the past 7 years, and currently plays on the Vernon Hills Travel Soccer Team. He also looks forward to his marvelous experiences up at Camp Chi every summer, where he enjoys water sports, the ropes course, and night excursions! Robbie is thrilled to see all his friends and family gather together as he becomes Bar Mitzvah, alongside his twin sister, Miriam. This is a special bond they will always share. He is thankful for the love and support of his grandparents, Bella and Izidor Gologorsky and Susie and Jake Besser, as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends. His parents, Anna and Michael Besser, are extremely proud of his hard work as he prepared for this milestone. Near and far, Robbie appreciates everyone’s support and good wishes. For his Mitzvah project, Robbie, with friends and family, created blankets for the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital. There is a personal connection as Robbie and his twin sister were born prematurely and spent a month at the NICU in Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. When delivering the blankets, he saw firsthand the positive impact this makes. The Besser family would like to thank all those who helped Robbie on his journey to become Bar Mitzvah. This day would not be possible without the outstanding education from his Hebrew school teachers at CBJ. A special thank you to Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, Natalie Gurin, and Andrea Dickson for preparing him for this special day.
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B’nai Mitzvah Bio Joseph Benjamin Gluck will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Joey is a 7th grader at Twin Groves Middle School in Buffalo Grove. He enjoys playing baseball on the BGRA Bearcats. Joey’s favorite position is catcher. He also participated on the Twin Groves boys’ basketball and volleyball teams this year. Joey plays clarinet in the school band and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Once baseball is over in July, Joey can be found at Camp Chi in Wisconsin. Joey is looking forward to participating in buddy baseball and umpiring for younger kids this summer.
Passover Events
Passover Events Passover
is from Friday Evening Shabbat, April 22, 2016 through Saturday Shabbat, April 30, 2016
April 4
Sisterhood Seder
April 7
Dinner & Conversation with Rabbi Pivo Leading Seder: Making Meaning at Pesakh Reservations Required Learn More
April 10
Joining Joey on this special day are his parents Amy and Ross Gluck, his sister Lindsay, grandparents Paul and Karen Saharack and Sandi and Shelly Gluck. Joey will also be joined by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends from near and far. Joey and his family would like to thank his Hebrew school teachers, Rabbi Pivo, Hazzan Weisberg, and Kim Abern for helping to prepare him for this special day.
Reservations Required Learn More
10th Annual Passover Sisterhood & Men’s Club Wine Tasting Learn More
Reminder: To take advantage of the discount your order MUST be placed through the synagogue
April 10
Sisterhood Candy Sale
April 10
Passover Story Time & Craft at Barnes & Noble Hosted by Big Tent Judaism
April 10
Maot Chitim Volunteers Needed
April 13
FOF Matzah Making
April 17
HUGS* Chocolate Seder
YOM HA’SHOAH
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YOM HA’SHOAH Community Service Wednesday, May 4 details to follow
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April 17
Maot Chitim Volunteers Needed
April 29
Pesach Shabbat Dinner Reservations Required by April 15 Learn More
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Special Upcoming Events JEWISH NATIONAL FUND invites yo to the
COME MEET THE FUTURE! American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Midwest Region Invites you to be to our guest to meet Weizmann Feinberg Graduate School Scientists of Tomorrow Dessert Reception at Congregation Beth Judea Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Rona Wolf, Midwest Board Member Please respond by Friday, April 1st to Marilyn Tamayo by calling 312.861.7755 or m.tamayo@acwis.org Learn More
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Wednesday – April 13, 2016 Registration: 7: 30 am | Program: 8:00 am 1175 Sheridan Road – Highland Park – IL 60035 Guest Speaker: Bret Stephens “What’s Next for America and Israel” Bret Stephens writes “Global View,” the foreign affairs column of The Wall Street Journal, for which he was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary. He is the Journal’s deputy editorial page editor, responsible for the opinion pages of the paper’s sister editions in Europe and Asia, as well as a member of the Journal’s editorial board. He is also a regular panelist on the Journal Editorial Report, a political talk show carried nationally by the Fox News Channel. Complimentary Event: Breakfast will be served RSVP by April 4 to jnf.org/chicagobfast or call 847-656-8880
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AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE Beth Judea Attendees Northwest Suburban Community JUF Event Dessert Reception on behalf of the 2016 Jewish United Fund Annual Campaign Sunday, April 17, 2016—7:00 p.m. Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove Guest Speaker: Dr. Steven B. Nasatir, President, Jewish United Fund/ Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Hosting Congregations: Congregation Beth Am, Congregation Beth Judea, Congregation Or Shalom, Shir Hadash Synagogue, Temple Chai Event Co-Chairs: Heidi and Jason Kramer, Rita and Sid Mathias, Debbi Miller-Rosenstein, Lisa and Marc Roth, Rachel and Richard Siegel, Rhonda and Jeff Wener
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Purim Masquerade Ball 2016
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HUGS*
Alternative Shabbat Service Alternative Shabbat Service Service Leader: Norm Kurtz Every Shabbat Morning 10:30 am until 11:45 am.
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Congregation Beth Judea is now part of the HUGS* partnership between several North Shore Conservative Synagogues. HUGS* is an innovative program to provide religious programming for families with special needs. All programs are free of charge. Sponsorship of future programs would be welcome. Our Beth Judea representatives to the HUGS initiative are Renee Klass & Seth Goldberg The Torah teaches that humanity was created in the divine image. Jewish tradition teaches that we are therefore obligated to treat every person with the love and dignity due them. For further information contact: Renee Klass at rdklass@gmail.com
You are invited to join the Alternative Shabbat Service which meets every Shabbat morning. Our growing interpretive minyan (prayer group) is focused on building community by enjoying a passionate, meaningful, and dynamic Shabbat morning experience. We are innovative, creative and different from the traditional service. We are friendly and welcoming to all. Being non-judgmental and accessible, we are interested in creating a meaningful spiritual community where joyful prayer and spirited Torah discussion is experienced, accompanied by camaraderie and friendship. Join us for prayer/discussion/ learning and stay after services for Kiddush/lunch with the entire Congregation. We meet in the former youth lounge on the lower level of the Synagogue (which is accessible to the physically challenged) from 10:30 am until 11:45 am. Bring a friend with you. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Shabbat Shalom, Norm Kurtz Service Leader For further information: cbjoffice@bethjudea.org
EVERY SHABBAT MORNING
Planned Giving
HUGS* PROGRAM INFORMATION Congregation Beth Judea | 5304 RFD | Long Grove, IL 847-634-0777 |http:// www.bethjudea.org
SPECIAL PASSOVER EVENT Chocolate Passover Seder Sunday, April 17th Click Here for the Details
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Is Beth Judea a Part of Your Estate? Help ensure the future of Congregation Beth Judea. ARNIE BENDER CBJ VP of PLANNED GIVING
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Religious Education
IF God had only given us the 1947 UN Partition Vote and not enabled our victory in the War of Independence and our Declaration of Independence, it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
IF God had only enabled our victory to establish and declare independence, and not restored Jewish sovereignty to the Land for the first time in 2000 years, it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
use blue and white regularly, and the weekend papers have free inserts of Israeli flags.
Building on an element of the Passover Seder, Yonatan Ben-Natan came up with a “Yom Ha’Atzmaut Dayeinu.”
IF God had only restored Jewish sovereignty to the Land and not built us a thriving democracy, it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
IF God had only built our democracy and not helped us overcome our enemies’ attempts to destroy us in 1956, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1982, 2006, and even today, it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
IF God had only helped us overcome our enemies’ attempts to destroy us and not reunified our Holy City, Jerusalem, it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
IF God had reunified Jerusalem and not made Israel a world leader in medical, biotech, and high tech fields – a modern light unto the nations - it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
IF God had only made Israel a world leader in technology, and not continued to bless Israel with His promise to build Jewish life for eternity, it would have been enough.Dayeinu
ANNA BESSER EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Beginning with Passover, and leading up to Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel decks itself out in blue and white. Highways are lined with flags. Kites fly bearing the blue and white. Small flags fit with a plastic clip for your car are sold at major intersections. Newspaper ads become patriotic and
IF God had only given us Herzl’s will to dream, and not given us the Zionist Congresses, it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
IF God had only given us the Zionist Congresses and not given us the 1917 Balfour Declaration affirming the reestablishment of a Jewish home in the Land of Israel, it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
IF God had only given us the Balfour Declaration and not created the spark for early waves of aliyah to dry the swamps, irrigate the Land, and build our country, it would have been enough. Dayeinu. IF God had only given us the spark to ignite waves of early aliyah to build our country and not continued the ingathering of the exiles from the four corners of the earth, it would have been enough. Dayeinu. IF God had only continued the ingathering of the exiles and not given us the 1947 UN Partition Vote to create the State of Israel, it would have been enough. Dayeinu.
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So let us pause on this special day to remember these and many other miracles that God has done for Israel and that we magnify every day just by living as Jews in our homeland. Dayeinu.
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Religious Education SCHOOL CALENDAR:
BJE Early Childhood Centers Registration for 2016-2017 Is under way!!
April Event
Time
No Gimel Shabbat / No Religious School
Saturday, Apr. 2 – Sunday, Apr. 3
(Spring Break) 4
Beyahad Classes Resume
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Religious School Classes Resume
6:30 – 8:30 pm 4:15 – 6:15 pm (Aleph – Dalet)
6:15 – 8:00pm (Heh)
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Gimel-Dalet Family Shabbat Dinner
6:15 pm
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Aleph Family Program
Parents join in at 10:00 am
No Gimel Shabbat / No Religious School
Saturday, Apr. 23 – Sunday, Apr. 24
(Passover)
SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK and FUNERAL HOME CUSTOME CALENDAR ART CONTEST Each year, many Beth Judea students participate in the Shalom Memorial Calendar Contest. Shalom Memorial is celebrating their TENTH year of producing this unique Jewish calendar that features original artwork created by our local Jewish students. The contest runs through June 1, 2016 and is open to ALL grade levels. Attached are the contest details and registration. The odds of “winning” in this contest are good as entries will be limited to students attending either a local Hebrew School or Day School. Quite simply: Artwork must be original. Artwork must depict some aspect of Jewish life – Jewish Holidays, Jewish Symbols, Jewish Rituals (Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, etc.), Israel. Deadline for submission is June 1st. I encourage each and every one of our students to participate in both contests. B’SHALOM! -Anna Shalom Memorial Calendar Contest: Details & Rules Jewish Art Contest Registration Form
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Classes at the Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center at Beth Judea are well under way. We kicked off the school year with a Family Rosh Hashanah event featuring games, crafts, apple and honey tasting, and hearing Rabbi Pivo blow the shofar. After the Fall holidays, individual classes have been learning about their Jewish home, life cycle events, and nature explorations. Dreidles and hanukkiyot are now filling our classrooms as the children learn about Hanukkah and get ready for their class parties. Come and see what we’re all about! Registration for our 2016-2017 school year is under way. Schedule a visit to one of our classes: New Steps (parent/caregiver and toddler), More Steps (2 year olds), Kadima (3 year olds), and Pre-K, and learn about our amazing curriculum. Call us at 847-634-0363 to begin your child’s preschool journey.
Focus on Families SAVE THE DATE: May 1 – Gan Shalom May 20 – Tot Shabbat Go to our website at www.bethjudea.org for the lastest updates and details. Visit Focus on Families on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBJFocusOnFamilies/
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Youth WHAT’S UP IN THE WORLD OF OUR YOUTH??? CBJ Youth is a mishpacha (family)!!! Below is something that I wrote while sitting in the hospital after the birth of my third child… It is amazing the perspective that kids give to things! Family… As I sit here in the now, for a moment, quiet hospital room, I look around and realize just how lucky I really am. With the normal craziness (and yes, I know that is an oxymoron) of a typical day paused for just a moment I have a few minutes to reflect. I started to think about just how amazing everything in my life is. I have an incredible family of now five, two great dogs, I do what I love each day, and am surrounded by an amazing extended family. As I continued to reflect, I started to realize that family is the exact reason I love Congregation Beth Judea, and specifically BJUSY and the CBJ Youth so much. The CBJ Youth community, and the members of it, are one big family. Sure, we all come from different backgrounds and have different homes to go home to at night, but each one of us is able to call CBJ our home away from home. We gather together for meals, celebrate each other’s successes, mourn each other’s losses, and are always there for each other. Sure, we bicker, but what family doesn’t? In the end, through the bickering and the differences, we all come together to support a common cause, and more importantly, support each other. BJUSY, and all aspects of our CBJ Youth, functions as one of the best families anybody could hope for. As we have now moved into our official youth house, those family aspects shine through now more than ever. At CBJ youth we take the time to get to know each and every member and try to make each member feel like the special part of our family that they are. We know that not every program will entice or work for every single person, but we want to do our part to bring pieces of Judaism to every person. Membership at CBJ is not just about being able to daven at the High Holiday services or having clergy available for life
events. Membership at CBJ is about being able to laugh around people who will laugh with you, cry around people who will support you and lift you up, and most importantly surround yourself with people who will go out of their way to make your day just a bit better! It is this aspect that has made our CBJ youth and our entire CBJ mishpacha the place that I have been proud to call my home away from home for the last 30 years, and I can’t wait to do it for another 30 years!!! I encourage each and every one of you to evaluate what CBJ means to you. Take some time to try that new program or send your kid to that event that you were considering. So many people have had a chance to find a place of belonging in a home away from home: you and your kids can be next. Next time that opportunity arises, say “yes” and join together with your CBJ mispacha for an event that will impact a lifetime. Remember you can always stay up to date with all things BJUSY throughout the entire year by visiting our new and improved website www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com and you can sign up for membership by going to http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth. B’Shalom, Marc Sender - Youth Director Congregation Beth Judea 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 Office: (847)-634-0777 ext. 114 Cell: (847)-334-8639 Email: YouthDirector@bethjudea.org www.bethjudeausy.weebly.com
Sign up for membership at http://tinyurl.com/bethjudeayouth Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! Please consider making a donation to the Youth Fund or Rachel Hirshman Fund to help USYers go to regional programs and Israel
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CBJ Youth Happenings! Take a look at all the amazing program we have for you for April!!! Remember you can always stay up to date with all CBJ Youth programs by viewing our website or calendar! View our Calendar
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Kadinkers (2nd – 4th Grade) Upcoming Events April 17 - Rinkside Sports trip 12noon-3pm May 1 Post Passover Pizza Party and End of Year Inflatable Bash!!!
Kadima (5th – 7th Grade) Upcoming Events April 17 - Rinkside Sports 12noon -3pm April 26 USY and Kadima Mid Passover Movie Night
USY (8th – 12th Grade) Upcoming Events We are excited for an amazing end of the year. Save the date: New this year!!! BJUSY elections will be on a Sunday afternoon May 15th and installations will be a fabulous brunch on Sunday morning May 22nd!!! More details to come!!! BJUSY MEETS MOST WEEKS ON TUESDAY EVENINGS WITH SOME WEDNESDAY REGIONAL LOUNGE NIGHTS AND MANY WEEKEND PROGRAMS. MAKE SURE TO BOOKMARK THE LINK TO OUR CALENDAR WHICH IS UPDATED REGULARLY. http://tinyurl.com/bjusycalendar Here are a few highlights from our upcoming month: 4/54/8-4/10 4/124/204/26-
BJUSY and BHUSY Picnic in the Dark 6:30pm BJUSY attends CHUSY Kinnus BJUSY Lounge program 7:30-9:15pm BJUSY attends Regional Lounge night 7pm USY and Kadima Mid Passover movie night 7:30-9:30pm
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Youth Ongoing House Wish List: Below is a list of top need items that we would still love for the Youth House. There is also a link to a live document that can give an ongoing list of needs. Feel free to continue to shop our registries at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond for specific needs. As always, gift cards to places like Target purchased from the synagogue are a great way to help us out twice!!! Youth House Wish List Items needed for the youth house: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Microwave Vacuum Cleaner (one that is good on floors) Dustbuster Purple Bathroom Set Kitchen Towels
6 .2nd Knife Block set 7. Glass Bowls 8. Silverware Drawer Organizers 9. Area Rugs 10. Ping Pong Table
Some Special Thank You’s: Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers at the Purim Carnival. Teens and adults alike dedicated their time and efforts to help make a very successful Purim Carnival. Be on the lookout for amazing pictures from the event in future emails!!! The entire CBJ Youth community would like to send out a special thank you to the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea. We recently teamed together for a housewarming party that saw over 150 people come through to check out our new house, eat some lunch, make some shirts, and overall have a great time together. None of this would have been possible without the support of our Sisterhood, and specifically their presidents Sherry Krawitz and Kitty Hoffman. Their hard work and dedication made for an incredible event. Thank you to the entire congregation for their generosity at the Purim Megillah reading and for all of their help in making the youth house such a wonderful home away from home for all of our CBJ youth! Save the Date: We will once again be hosting a USY on Wheels Bus. Please save the date of Sunday, June 26th for hosting. More details will be sent out as we get closer. Marc Sender| CBJ Youth Department| 847-634-0777 x114| Email | Website
SUPPORT BETH JUDEA BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS Purchasing gift cards is one of the easiest ways to support Beth Judea. The Congregation earns a rebate from the vendors when you utilize the gift cards, so there is no cost to you. Gift cards can be utilized the same as cash, there are no restrictions.
If you are shopping for groceries or clothes, going to a movie or traveling, you can help support our Congregation. Order forms for Gift Cards are available in the office or in the Lobby on Sunday morning. They can be purchased with cash, check, or credit cards (a 2.5% convience fee will be added when paying with a credit card) Click Here to Download Form
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ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to our Adult Education Series. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser at abesser@bethjudea.org.
Adult Education Series April 2016 Bible Stories You Haven’t Heard Taught by Rabbi Emeritus Lifshitz
Who were Jeptha, Amaziah, and the daughters of Zelophed? Their stories are just some of the lesser known events found in the Tanach (the Bible) that we will discuss. Among others will be those of Rachav and Yael, courageous non-Jews; of Absalom and his rebellion against King David; of Ahab and Jezebel and their evil acts along with Elijah’s response, and of Josiah, a young king who sparks a reformation of Israelite religion and a revival of the nation. Besides finding episodes interesting, we will also seek to find in them lessons relevant for our own time. Monday Evenings; 8:00—9:00 pm April 11 – 25, 2016
Hebrew Literacy III: Amidah - Stand and Understand CO-SPONSORED by MEN’S CLUB Taught by Norm Kurtz & Eric Yegelwel
The Amidah is often called "HaTefillah" - the prayer. Our rabbis compiled 18 pearls of prayer, strung together into a necklace of standing contemplation. Join us to learn more about the Amidah. Tuesday Evenings 8:00 - 9:00 pm Dates: April 5 – May 10, 2106
COST: Members – FREE; Non-Members - $18 for series
Melton: Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah: Secret Knowledge in Judaism Taught by Rabbi David M. Rosenberg
Despite the public chatter about Kabbalah, for many, this important aspect of the Jewish tradition remains a “closed book”. This course presents the rich history of Jewish mysticism, along with understandings of many of the texts that have been so central to that tradition speaking to the deepest mysteries of human existence and to many of life’s eternal universal questions.
Monday Evenings; 7:00—8:30 pm March 7 – May 23, 2016 Classes Held at Congregation Beth Judea
Text and Context: Pirkei Avot Taught by Rabbi Pivo
What are the ethics that shaped ancient Judaism, and how do they stand up today? In this class we will study the Hebrew text of Pirkei Avot, dating back to the early rabbinic period, and explore the limits of applying ancient traditions to modern Jewish life.
Thursday lunchtime; 12:00 – 1:00 pm Thursday evenings; 8:00—9:00 pm (Through June 9) (will not meet on monthly Board Meeting nights)
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WEEKLY CLASSES: These classes are ongoing. Please join at any time. Hebrew is not required for any of these classes, unless specifically noted. To register for classes or to find out more information, please contact Anna Besser
Let’s Talk Talmud: Grappling with Life, Law and Innovation Taught by Orin Rotman
The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning. It addresses eternal questions of ethics, human nature and our relationship to the Divine. Participate in a lively discussion of the Talmud and its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge required and texts will be provided. (Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)
Sunday mornings at 8:00 am
Israel Matters Taught by Hazzan Weisberg
Join Hazzan Weisberg in gaining a better understanding of the newest challenges and opportunities arising for Israel as well as its neighbors. What Jewish values and religious principles can be seen when Israel’s leaders are dealing with the Palestinians, with the growing number of Islamic extremist groups, with the Arab world, with the greater international community? Tuesday mornings after minyan (8:30 –9:15 am)
Sweet Taste of Torah: Psalms Taught by Orin Rotman
For thousands of years, Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life. This class follows the Tanach cycle. Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevi'im (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again. Wednesday evenings at 8 pm
WEEKLY SHABBAT CLASS: Weekly Parsha Study Shabbat Morning at 9:00 am Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week. participants.
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We will discuss questions raised by the
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Adult Education
Men’s Club
Join us at THE ISIDOR AND ROSE WAGNER INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF THE
JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
ROCHELLE ZELL JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL
Relating to the Other In Jewish Texts and with Jewish Values
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Rochelle Zell Jewish High School 1095 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois Through intensive study with JTS’s renowned faculty, explore the way “others” – both outside and inside the Jewish communbity – have been regarded in Jewish text and history.
Keynote Address: CHANCELLOR ARNOLD M. EISEN, JTS
Men Sharing Ideas About Personal Prayer
Facilitator – Orin Rotman
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm at Congregation Beth Judea (please join us for Minyan at 7:30 pm)
Click here for flyer
$36 advanced registration; $50 at the door Includes dinner and all program materials Discounts available for RZJHS and JTS alumni and clergy.
Register at: www.jtsa.edu/wagner2016 click here for all the details.
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BETH JUDEA MEN’S CLUB INVITES YOU TO JOIN US ON SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 at 5:00 pm
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FOR OUR 2nd ANNUAL BEER AND BURGER TASTING EVENT OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY – ADULTS 21 AND OVER
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Men’s Club On Sunday evening March 6, Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club, along with ten other Men’s Clubs from the Midwest Region, honored their 2016 Men and Youths of the Year. The dinner was hosted by Congregation Beth Judea’s Men’s Club and was held at Beth Hillel Congregation B’nai Emunah in Wilmette. We had 295 people attend the dinner and program. Mazel tov to Orin Rotman, our Men’s Club Man of the Year, and Celia Pivo, our Youth of the Year. Yasher koach to the event chairman Ron Friedman and Master of Ceremonies Jerry Sakol as well as to Allen Harris, Fred Rabinowitz, and Evan Rumack, who formed the rest of the event committee. They did a great job organizing, preparing, and running the event. Beth Hillel Congregation B’nai Emunah’s Jay Lawrence was instrumental in helping us plan for this event, and we greatly appreciate his efforts. The turnout from Congregation Beth Judea was extraordinary. Thank you to our Beth Judea community for a wonderful show of support for your Men’s Club and its honorees.
Hearing Men’s Voices is a signature program of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs that meets the challenge of engaging Jewish Men in Jewish life. North American Conservative/Masorti Jewry faces many challenges. Participation is down, especially among men. Jewish men are opting out of public Jewish life and opting out of Jewish leadership. Hearing Men’s Voices connects men with each other, building the foundations of Jewish community. A Hearing Men’s Voices program is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The program will be “What about me, (God)? Men sharing ideas about personal prayer.” The discussion is intended for men only. It will be led by Orin Rotman and held at Beth Judea following minyan at 7:45 PM. Please note that a Tap the Torah program was originally scheduled to be held at this time. We will still have the “tap” part of the program and plan to provide beer, snacks and soft drinks. There is no charge to attend this program, and you do not need to RSVP if you plan to attend.
Yasher koach to Louis Rabin for coordinating the recent Men’s Club Shabbat. One of the goals of Men’s Club Shabbat is to get as many men as possible to participate in the service. Thanks to all of you who participated in the service.
On April 10, Men’s Club and Sisterhood will cosponsor our annual Passover Wine Tasting. The turnout last year was high, and we hope that this years’ turnout will be even better. Let us prove to you that good Passover wine is not an oxymoron.
Men’s Club is scheduled to pack Yellow Candles on Sunday, April 3. Yom Hashoah begins in the evening of May 4, 2016. Routes will be mapped out and distributed to our members who will deliver the candles to most of the members of Congregation Beth Judea. This process will be similar to how the Hanukah candles were successfully distributed. The memory, lessons, and magnitude of the Holocaust inconceivably continue to fade away and are even denied by some as having occurred. We commemorate this meaningful, historic occasion with the Federation of Jewish Men’s Club Yellow Candle Program. This is a vital, important, and symbolic way to show our solidarity and resolve that we will never forget!
Softball season is fast approaching. Please contact Allen Harris if you are interested in playing for Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club Softball Team.
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Save the date! Men’s Club will sponsor another Craft Beer and Burger event on Sunday, May 22. More information will be available soon. We wish you and your families a Happy Passover! Chag kasher v’same’ach Eric Yegelwel
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Men’s Club Man/Youth of the Year Dinner 2016
Beth Judea Group Photo
Left to Right: Norwin Merens, Midwest Region FJMC President, Congregation Beth Judea Youth of the Year Honoree Celia Pivo, and Youth Director Marc Sender
Did You Know... Do you know of information that would be of interest to our congregants? If so, please let us know.
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Introduction of Congregation Beth Judea Man of the Year Honoree Orin Rotman by Men’s Club President Eric Yegelwel
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MEN’S CLUB VOLUNTEERS NEEDED HELP THE ELDERLY ATTEND SERVICES Once a month, the Beth Judea Men’s Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and helps the elderly get to and from services. We need volunteers for April 9 & May 7, 2016.
Men’s Club strives to offer something for everyone. As such, we’re always open to new and creative programming ideas that help Jewish men lead rich and filling Jewish Lives.
Tzedakkah Fund The Men's Club has made donations from the minyan tzedakah box to: The ARK American Friends of Magen David Adom Jewish National Fund We thank all those who have contributed to the tzedakkah fund administered by Men's Club.
MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
YOM HA’SHOAH
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help Beth Judea Men’s Club Pack & Distribute Yom HaShoah Yellow Candles Sunday, April 3, 2016 10:00 am Men’s Club is scheduled to pack Yellow Candles on Sunday, April 3. Yom Hashoah begins in the evening of May 4, 2016. Routes will be mapped out and distributed to our members who will deliver the candles to most of the members of Congregation Beth Judea. This process will be similar to how the Hanukah candles were successfully distributed. The memory, lessons, and magnitude of the Holocaust inconceivably continue to fade away and are even denied by some as having occurred. We commemorate this meaningful, historic occasion with the Federation of Jewish Men’s Club Yellow Candle Program. This is a vital, important, and symbolic way to show our solidarity and resolve that we will never forget!
LIFE IN ISRAEL THE GOODMAN’S BLOG Howie and Suzanne Goodman were valued members at Beth Judea until they decided to make aliyah in 2009. The Goodmans have agreed to provide us with a blog on their experiences as new olim in Israel. Though we continue to miss the Goodmans, we can all look forward to reading about their adventures in Israel through the blog. To learn more about the Goodman’s life in Israel .click here to share their experience.
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Sisterhood
SISTERHOOD GIFTSHOP STOP IN AND SEE OUR NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS We Have Great Gifts for Any Occassion
Our monthly presenters have added much information and interesting discussions to each of our Sisterhood meetings.
Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
In April, we have the following activities planned.
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea's Judaica Shop carries a wide variety of Judaica and gift items such as tallitot, kippot, Seder plates, Hanukkah menorahs, candlesticks, kiddush cups, tzedakah boxes, mezzuzah cases, books, toys, games, teacher gifts, and nonreligious gift items. The shop carries Gary Rosenthal, Nambe, and a large number of items imported directly from Israel. The shop also carries special seasonal items and gift baskets. In addition, you can special order just about anything you may want.
April 4 – Sisterhood Seder Aril 10 – Passover Wine Tasting April 12 – Sisterhood Meeting & Couponing Program Our presenter will be Bradley Egel, with his cost saving program for couponing.
Stop by when the shop is open: Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesdays when Religious School is in session and by appointment. Karen Nagel is the Gift Shop Manager.
And the fun continues into May:
May 2 – Sisterhood’s Spring Social “Ice Cream and Flowers” May 6 – Sisterhood Shabbat & Torah Fund event May 10 – Sisterhood Meeting May 17 – Sisterhood presents “Cyber Safety,” by Scott Turk, Lake County State’s Attorney
In March, we welcomed two new members and helped bake thousands of hamantashen. Join in the fun!
As the days grow longer and the tulips bloom remember to find your roots with us at CBJ Sisterhood. BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER!
Coupon Congregation Beth Judea Gift Shop (Where shopping is a mitzvah)
20% OFF ONE SINGLE ITEM OF $25 OR MORE Coupon must be present at time of purchase Exclusions include sale merchandise, special orders, scrolls, consignment items.
Nambe Discount Limited to 10% / No Discount on Michael Aram One coupon per family. No other discounts or promotions apply –
Expires December 31, 2016 COUPON
Sherry Krawitz and Kitty Hoffman Sisterhood Co-Presidents
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The Gift Shop has lots of new merchandise, including great High Holiday and other holiday gift items, as well as Bat/Bat Mitzvah and wedding gift items. Check out Sisterhood’s own L'CHAIM TOO! Cook-book, filled with special recipes for all your holiday needs or as a great gift for any occasion. MC, VISA. and Discover accepted
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SISTERHOOD SPRING SOCIAL May 2, 2016 7:30 pm at Congregation Beth Judea
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Special Event!! Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30 pm at Brenda Levin’s Home MEET THE
Come enjoy an evening of Ice cream, Planting roots & Discovering each other’s roots We will make potted spring plants while discussing each other’s family backgrounds & Then enjoy an ice cream sundae bar!
Elections will also be held at this time RSVP to Brenda at brendaclevin@yahoo.com
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Meet Author Deby Eisenberg and discuss her latest book Protecting Paige
Please RSVP by May 4th to brendaclevin@yahoo.com Click Here for Flyer and Full Details
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INTERFAITH COUNCIL News from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council
by Joanne Dicker, President
Our spring activities are beginning with programs to help our community. 1.
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Join the annual US Postal letter carriers’ “Stamp out Hunger!” campaign on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Place nonperishable food items in your mailbox for collection by your postal worker. All food collected from Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Lincolnshire, Deerfield, Skokie, and Northbrook will go to our food pantries here in our community. Our food pantries are located at Congregation Beth Am, St. Mary Parish, Kingswood, and St. Alphonsus Liguori Church. Click Here for Flyer Participate in the “I-walk against hunger” on Sunday, June 26, 2016 by walking and/or donating money for our food pantries. All food and donations remain in our community. This family 5 k walk goes from St. Mary Parish to Hope Lutheran Church and back. At Hope Lutheran there will be refreshments for the walkers and entertainment for all ages.
For the more adventurous, you could join us in a service trip to Detroit from July 20-24 to work on construction of 25 new homes or do repairs and refurbishing to 8 existing homes. We will be working with Cass Community Services. The estimated cost is $400 per volunteer, with a $50 per person deposit due May 29, with checks to be made out to Hope Lutheran Church and mailed directly to Tom Chrysler, ℅ Hope Lutheran Church, 1660 Checker Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047. The link to the application form is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l0MQNdjCVx kFP7VTd1xKv0N4YJe4YSTWvtUrAcdNY/view form?usp=send form For more information on any of our programs please contact: nwsinterfaith@gmail.com or by telephone at: 224-699-0386 or visit our website at: http://www.northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org or your council representatives:joannedicker@comcast.net or Helene Fox, at: helene125125@gmail.com
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Interfaith Council Upcoming Events AUGUST - National Night Out: A summer food drive with the Park District. SEPTEMBER - Buffalo Grove Days: A collection food and donations during the parade. NOVEMBER 20, 2016 - Thanksgiving Celebration An interfaith service sharing our common beliefs, praising G-d through song and prayer, and gathering together as a community.
MT Nesters The MT Nesters are in the middle of our 22nd year. But our dues are still the same -- $20/year (no senior discounts). However, membership in the MT Nesters for your first year is free if you are currently a member of Beth Judea. We are continuing to hold our monthly program/meetings on Sundays, usually in the afternoon, and sometimes outside of the synagogue. For additional information contact Carol Schechter at 847-537-3566 or Sam Chiprin at 847-459-0316. April 3, 2016 – 2:45 pm (at Ryerson Woods) Hollywood on the Prairie” A History of Movies from 1870 – 1910 Flyer
Save the Date May 1 – Gan Shalom May 6 – Seis de Mayo Dinner May 6 – Shabbat Service led by Sisterhood May 9 – Friends of IDF May 10 – Heh Graduation May 12 – FJMC Retreat May 15 – Last Day Religious School May 15 – 2nd Grade Graduation May 20 – Tot Shabbat May 22 – Men’s Club Moo & Brew May 26 – Annual Meeting May 28 – Adult B’Nai Mitzvah
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The Helping Hand Plan
The Helping Hand Plan A Project of Congregation Beth Judea Hesed Committee
Do you need some help? Do you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment? Do you need a ride to services at Beth Judea?
WHAT IS THE HELPING HAND PLAN? Beth Judea has a group of volunteers who are ready, willing, and able to lend a hand. Just call or e-mail if you need some assistance. WHO DO I CONTACT TO REQUEST SOME HELP? Please call Larry Wollheim at 847-6349399 or e-mail Larry at lwollheim45@gmail.com or call Rabbi Pivo at 847-634-0777 or e-mail Rabbi Pivo at rabbipivo@bethjudea.org to request help. It’s a Mitzvah to help someone. Please allow us to help you.
You Make A Difference We firmly believe that reaching out to others benefits not only the recipient, but the person providing help as well. This is, without a doubt, a win-win situation for all involved. If you are interested in making a difference, please contact one of the Hesed (Caring) committee members below: Rabbi Pivo Ellene Lammers Wendy Wunsch Evan Rumack
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Hesed Committee
An Important Announcement CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA HESED (CARING) COMMITTEE The Hesed committee would like to know if you have any difficulties/problems that you would like to discuss with a knowledgeable individual. We have a group of congregants who have been trained or are professionals who would be able to provide a brief consultation with you in order to refer you on for more in-depth assistance. We are also thinking about starting some support groups. We would like to know what you feel your needs are. Please email Ellene Lammers at elammers@comcast.net or call Rabbi Pivo. FOR A LIST OF EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES click here
We Would Like To Know WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . . . If you are celebrating a life cycle event such as a birth, engagement, or wedding, we would like to know about it so that this milestone can be included in The Word. If you are ill or know someone who is sick, we would like to know about it so that a prayer for recovery can be said, so that the clergy can call or visit, and so that the Hesed (Caring) committee can be notified and be of assistance. If there is a death in your family, we would like to know about it so that we can offer our support, can share this information with our congregation, and so that we can add your loved one to our Yahrzeit records. Please call the synagogue office with this information. Do not assume that someone else will have notified the synagogue staff.
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SHALVA “Its okay, the children aren’t effected” But what if you knew they were?
Did you Know……… SHALVA Collects Cellphones?
Shalva clients will often say that they can withstand their husband’s abuse as long as he never directs his anger toward their children. What many women don’t understand is that children are the silent victims of abuse and that they often repeat the behaviors they have seen.
For quite a few years now, Congregation Beth Judea has been generously collecting cell phones for SHALVA.
According to a recent study, over 90% of children are aware of domestic abuse in their home. These children are affected emotionally, cognitively, and physically. They are at great risk and often experience low selfesteem, shame, fear and guilt. Many distrust adults, fail to thrive or suffer from depression and anxiety. What can we do? The issue of domestic abuse is not just a women’s issue; it affects the entire family as well as our Jewish community. SHALVA offers free counseling to Jewish women who are or were in an intimate partner relationship. If you or someone you know needs our help, call 773-583-4673.
We thought you’d enjoy knowing a bit about how this process works. After we gather the phones you put into the collection box, we ship them to a recycling operation in Florida, Shelter Alliance . They pay us according to the “blue book”value of each phone. In processing the thousands of phones we send them every year, they wipe clean all your personal data and either refurbish your phones, recycle the parts or melt them down. Each year SHALVA receives around $40005,000 just by collecting your old or broken cellphones. All of these dollars go directly to help our clients. Recently Shelter Alliance has expanded their recycling program and now accepts Ipods, Ipads, and Readers. So, the next time you pass by the synagogue office and see the SHALVA collection box, think about all those old cellphones, ipads and ipods taking up space in your drawer or closet, and help us turn them into dollars for clients.
Upon three things the world is based: Upon Torah, Upon Divine Service, and Upon the Practice of Charity.
Cell Phone Drop-Off Box In Synagogue Office! Help domestic abuse victims by donating your old cell phones. Each phone raises money for domestic abuse crisis-counseling services in the Jewish community! There is a collection box in the synagogue office. The Word - April 2016
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BIRTHDAYS We wish a very Happy Birthday to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: April 1
April 2 April 3
Alana Cooper Tammy Pollack Susan Rizman Debbie Sheade Amy Taub
April 12
Charki Dunn Gregg Pollack
April 13
Neal Gold Anne Pacernick Gayle Pervos Robin Tehrani Roger Weisberg
April 4
Michelle Finn Steven Glassner
April 5
Stephen Katz Arthur Nemoy Jeanie Rosenfeld
April 14 April 15
April 16
Leslie Golde Roxana Kabalkin Susanne Pinzur Marny Schwartz Barbra Stark
April 21
Wesley Brown Fred Rabinowitz
April 22
Ellen Chappe Gayle Kwasman Gary Thalheimer
April 23
Steve Attenberg Bonnie Robbin
April 24
Stanley Rosenbloom Natalie Solomon
Louis Barnett Cheryl Brownfield
April 25
Geri Friedman Kitty Hoffman Jill Stark
Mark Charman Glenn Pinkus Joel Robbins
April 26
Howard Gordon David Hafft Jason Heiger Denise Rotman
April 27
Lisa Ribot
April 28
Mary Brickman
April 29
Lee Arbus Marla Goldberg Marilyn Green-Rebnord Ronne Kaufman Rhonda Wollheim
April 30
Lee Brown Jamie Levin Jodi Schechter
Beth Chaitman Jeffrey Fine Sheldon Kaner Susan Mann David Reinstein
Mark Baich Davita Bloom Cary Chaitman Hillary Wenk Nancy Zorfas
April 7
David Cohn
April 8
Amy Goldberg Andrew Levitt Michael Ludwig Lois Margolis
April 17
April 9
Lisa Davidoff Cheryl Landau
April 18
Pamela Kahn
April 10
Laura Zoller
April 19
Michelle Reinstein
April 20
Barry Stark
April 11
Michael Miner
Jill Lieberman Ron Moffett Janice Schrimmer
We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration. NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.
ANNIVERSARIES We wish a very Happy ANNIVERSARY to the following members of our Beth Judea Family: April 1
Jennifer and Christopher Ryan
April 9
Mindy and Neal Gold
April 2
Hillary and Brian Wenk
April 11
Lisa and Jeffrey Goldberg
April 4
Lori and Herbert Finn Karri and Howard Spiegel
April 13
Maureen and David Stolman
April 14
Monyca and Steven Flack
April 5
Bobbie and Floyd Babbitt Kandy and Joseph Ginsburg
April 25
Barbara and Michael Levenstein
April 26
Jean and Laurence Appel Lisa and Gary Malkin
April 8
Cheryl and Stuart Kersky Susan and Mark Zolno
We encourage you to also contact one another to share in their celebration. NOTE: If your name is missing from the list please contact the synagogue so we can update your information in our files.
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April Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
April 1
Shelly Braverman* Jack Nimzin* Molly Sobol* Lawrence Zablen*
William Cohn Norman Rubin* Calvin Stark
Vera Hefler Irving Sachs* Martin Stein*
Rena Lichtenstein* Allan Silver Rudolf Stein
April 8
Celia Abelson* Ellyn Drazin Elliot Kallish Morris Nathan* Carl Rosenthal* Abraham I. Wortell*
Rose Altman* June Handler Alex Lerman* Don Neal Max Schwartz* David Zoller*
Lena Appel Esther Hirsch Frieda Lieberman* Leo Nochimson* Doris Warman
Celia Cohen Joseph Indes* Irving Ludwig Louis Polakow Caesar Wollheim
April 15
Gilbert Agrest Jack Cohen Marlene Green Robert E. Hazan* Abe Levin* Jack T. Rotman Julius Strauss Ronald Wolff
Peter Brenner* Carl Elvove* Joseph Greenberg* Jerry Kaplan* Edith Levine* Eli Seltzer Bertha Weinberg*
Henry Burdeen* Lenore Gluskin* Paul Grobman* Rhea Klein Jack Neimark Gloria Silver Sam Weinberg*
Hillary Chusid Joyce Goldberg Sylvia Harris Rochelle Lerner Harold Poll Joseph Steiner Esther Wolf*
April 22
Joel Bikshorn Devora Elbaum* David Gutstein* Shirley Lemsky Michael Nusinow Sonia Rosenfeld* Mildred Sherman* Micky Verbin*
Fred Bornstein* Howard Epstein* Alex Hortick Mildred Levinson Joyce Papageorge* Rae Rosenthal Philip Shultz* Abraham Weissman
Martha Chibnik Michael Fagan David Keifsky David Lipscher* Karl Perl* Morris Saharack Beverly Sokol*
Roslyn Drizner Sala Gotfryd Seymour Lazar* Beverly Miller Philip Rosenblatt Barbara Savitt Florence Thompson
April 29
Charles Ban Max Forman Osher Karlinsky* Lois Marc Fred Rhodes* Deborah Semel
Maurice Bender* Martha Greenberg* Harry Kohl Shirley Markowitz Paula Ribot Walter Thalheimer
Louis Berman* Bonnie Hilder* Michael Kwasman Barbara Greenberg Morley Isador Rothschild Betty Ward*
Ellen Coltman Rose Kamerling* Jack Lindenbaum* Jacob Muffson Ida Schneider
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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May Yahrzeits YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
May 6
Sidney Attenberg
William Barston*
Hylda Ida Bauer*
Mary Berman*
Oscar R. Berman* Aaron Fox* Goldie Jacobs* Mike Margolis Arnold Moskowitz Thelma Schwartz*
Shirley Dicker Larry Fox* David Kaufman Irving Markowitz* Anna Offstein* Ruth Steres*
Marcella Edelberg* Ruth Groner* Leon Korol Rose Meskin* Philip Pinckus* Kathryn Weisbard
Dolores Fine Betty Isaacson Florence Lippman Esther Meyer Morris Schwartz
May 13
Rose Ban Sarabelle Fishman Stuart Kaufman Milton Levinson Morris Rovin* Paul Spangler Ada Weiss
Rose Becker* Carl Freedman* Robyn Kreger Elaine Moffett Ida Schiffman* Anita Spiegel
Dorothy Brooks Howard Jaffe Samuel Lettvin Mildred Starkman Pessis Emanuel Seider Bernard Turovitz*
Bill Carol* Fannie Kaner* Max Levine* Martha Rosenbaum* Joseph Shikafsky* Gladys Wallach*
May 20
Harry Bauer Merrill Cohen Janice Gottlieb* Ione Ilvenne Max Kriegler Benjamin Margules Clara Ramras Gertrude Savetsky
Anna Brody* Malva Dobrikin* Goldie Graff* Lisa Jacobs Richard Krivitzky* Harry Markowitz Ricki Reznick* Joseph Schwartz
Harry J. Caplan* Martha Forman Rami Greener Nancy Joy Karlin Carol Joy Lazar* Walter Mendelsoh n Marsha Rosen* Sam Wolf*
Baruch Cohen Jenny Gardberg* Harold Hennes Harry Kintz* Merrill Litwin Sol Pinsker Eva Rosenblatt
May 27
Phyllis Appel Alice H. Braun* Alice Cohen* Martha Gindin Lynne Isaacson* Joseph Levin* Benjamin Ludwig* Frank Neubauer Shirley Prosansky * Mark Sachs*
Anna Barnett Doris Byk Morris P. Cohen* Nathan Goldie* Arthur Karns* Manuel Litwin Sylvia Ludwig Sharon Nusinow Ida Rice Molly Springer*
Spencer Block* Barry Citrow Marvin Cutler Rosalyn Grossman* Leonard Lavin Lois London Alan Momet Louis Pieter* Edward Robbin
Iris Bloom Marshall Coady* Bobbie Frances Fischer* Lillian Horwitz* Edward Leibowitz Irving Lozowski Theodore Munn* Edith Platt* Burton Rosenbaum*
* Denotes the deceased has a yahrzeit plaque. If you are interested in purchasing a plaque please contact the synagogue office.
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TRIBUTES FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THESE FUNDS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE
PRAYERS HAVE BEEN SAID FOR THE RECOVERY OF: Henry Parrilli Rhonda Schwartz Gilda Weinert
CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF: Michael Gerstein Father of Faith Schwartz Faye Hefler Congregant Wife of Herman Hefler Howard Malkin Father of Gary Malkin and Steven Malkin Uncle of Natalie Solomon Charlotte Siegel Mother of Ben Siegel Beverly Weiner Mother of Marla Brandt Judi Zelson Congregant CONGRATULATIONS TO: Engagement: Cynthia and Jerrold Lazar upon the engagement of their daughter, Katrine to Matthew Fleishman Eileen and Alan Spiegel upon the engagement of their daughter, Lauren to Paul Axel
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CONGRATULATIONS TO: Birth: Ronna Leibach on the birth of her granddaughter and Sylvia Leibach on the birth of her great granddaughter, Lily Maya Cohen
RABBI PIVO DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF: Thank you to everyone at Beth Judea for wishing us a happy Purim! The Balogh Family Thank you to everyone at Beth Judea. We were so touched by the kindness shown to our family during the past month. The Glickman Family Rabbi Pivo for his help and kind words at Matthew’s Bar Mitzvah. The Greenberg Family Rabbi Pivo for speaking at our program. M.T. Nesters Rabbi Pivo for his valuable assistance with the funeral and shiva of Mr. Howard I. Malkin. Steven Malkin & Pamela Weiner Rabbi Pivo for your help in doing my father’s funeral, coming to the shiva and adding your wisdom to the service. Sandy Victor IN HONOR OF: Rabbi Pivo’s 50th birthday. Fran & Scott Eisner Maureen and David Stolman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Brooke Hannah Stolman. Rona Wolf
RABBI PIVO DISCRETIONARY FUND (Cont)
IN MEMORY OF: Abe Morton Sherie & Paul Zucker UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Rose Altman, beloved of Janice Weiner William Cohn Suzie & Craig Cohn Anna Seif, beloved of Louis Seif Ada Weiner, beloved of Janice Weiner
PRAYER BOOK FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Lauren Gordon, beloved mother of Ethan and Gabe Gordon. Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family Howard Malkin, beloved father of Gary & Lisa Malkin and Steven Malkin & Pamela Weiner. CBJ Men’s Club
Robert Victor, beloved father of Sandy & Marilyn Victor. Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family Judi Zelson, in loving memory. CBJ Sisterhood UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Celia Cohen Mari & Arthur Cohen
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TRIBUTES CANTOR WEISBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF: Cantor Weisberg for his help in making Matthew’s Bar Mitzvah a very special day. The Greenberg Family Cantor Weisberg for his valuable assistance with the shiva of Mr. Howard I. Malkin. Steven Malkin & Pamela Weiner IN HONOR OF: Renee & Michael Klass and Maureen & David Stolman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Brooke Hannah Stolman. The Pervos Family Maureen & David Stolman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Brooke Hannah Stolman. Nancy & Gary Watts Rhonda & Jeff Wener upon the birth of their new little granddaughter, Madelyn Avery Levinstein Lesley Elisco IN MEMORY OF: Beverly Weiner, beloved mother of Marla and Ken Brandt. Kim & Joel Abern Judi Zelson, in loving memory. Susan & Marvin Adleman Helene Fox UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mac Brown, beloved father. Renee & Wes Brown
GENERAL FUND
IN HONOR OF: Renee and Michael Klass upon the birth of their granddaughter, Brooke Hannah Stolman. Helene Fox Rhonda & Jeff Wener
Charlotte Rose Peters upon her second birthday. Helen Peters Orin Rotman becoming CBJ Men’s Club Man of the Year. Michael Gerson Maureen and David Stolman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Brooke Hannah Stolman. Helene Fox Rhonda & Jeff Wener Susan & Mark Zolno IN MEMORY OF: Robert Victor, beloved father of Sandy and Marilyn Victor. Judy & Rich Berger Helene Fox Rhonda & Jeff Wener
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mary Berman Oscar Berman, our beloved parents. Marla & Melvyn Wolf Irv Ludwig Gayle & Michael Ludwig Carl Rosenthal, beloved father. Robert Rosenthal Janet Thomas, our beloved sister. Rhonda & Jeff Wener
William Cohn Suzie & Craig Cohn
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Ellin Wener, our beloved mother. Rhonda & Jeff Wener
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
IN MEMORY OF: James “Jimmy” Glickman, beloved son of Bonnie & Myron Glickman. Helene Fox CAMP RAMAH FUND
IN HONOR OF: Peter Shteynberg upon his becoming a Bar Mitzvah on February 25, 2016. Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR: Mickey Levin, mother of Merle Rumack. Susan & Marvin Adleman IN MEMORY OF: Lauren Gordon, beloved mother of Ethan and Gabe Gordon. Judy & Steven Greenberg FOCUS ON FAMILIES FUND
IN HONOR OF: Bonnie and Ira Sender upon the birth of their granddaughter, Naomi Samara Sender. Rhonda & Jeff Wener
MEN’S CLUB FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Robert Victor, beloved father of Sandy & Marilyn Victor. Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel Nanci & Marty Karlin UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Bruce Gerber Gail Gerber & Eric Yegelwel
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TRIBUTES EDUCATION FUND
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN HONOR OF: King Arnie Bender and Queen Debbie Bender. Evy & Irv Gurin
IN APPRECIATION OF: Dana and Ken Goldstein, thank you for your friendship. Debbie & David Posner
Rhonda and Jeff Wener upon the birth of their granddaughter, Madelyn Avery Levinstein. Marlene & Stacy Sachs
IN HONOR OF: Sheryl and Michael Bauer upon the birth of their new granddaughter, Dani Isabella Rotman. Judy & Steven Greenberg
Howard Malkin, beloved father of Gary and Lisa Malkin and Family. Andrea & Jason Heiger Marlene & Stacy Sachs Howard Malkin, beloved father of Steve Malkin, Pam Weiner and Family. Andrea & Jason Heiger Marlene & Stacy Sachs Robert Victor, with deepest condolences to Sandy Victor and family. Geri & Robert Friedman Marlene & Stacy Sachs UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Benjamin Berkovitz, beloved father and grandfather. Halperin Family Barbara Sachs, beloved mother and grandmother. Marlene & Stacy Sachs Irving Sachs, beloved father and grandfather. Marlene & Stacy Sach
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Debbie and Arnie Bender upon becoming Beth Judea’s King and Queen of 2016 Purim Masquerade. Howard & Sharon Hoffman and Family Renee and Michael Klass and Maureen and David Stolman upon the birth of their granddaughter, Brooke Hannah Stolman. Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family Bonnie and Ira Sender upon the birth of their granddaughter, Naomi Samara Sender. Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family Shira and Marc Sender upon the birth of their daughter, Naomi Samara Sender. Judy & Steve Greenberg Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family USY and their new home Helen Peters Rhonda and Jeff Wener upon the birth of their granddaughter, Madelyn Avery Levinstein. Ann & Mitch Lerman and Family
USY/KADIMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND (Cont.)
IN MEMORY OF: Kevin Lerner Purim Masquerade Committee UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jacob Gordon, beloved father and grandfather. Cheryl, Stuart, Ariel & Jonathan Kersky
LINDA & ALBERT STARK FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Calvin Stark, beloved brother and uncle. Linda & Albert Stark and Family
ETHAN LEVITAN MEMORIAL FUND
UPON THE YAHRZEIT OF: Ethan Levitan, beloved son of Judy & Bill Levitan. Kenneth Fried
STEVE GOLD MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Robert Victor, beloved father of Sandy and Marilyn Victor. Leah & Sam Chiprin JACK RIZMAN MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF: Itzy Smith, our beloved uncle. Joan & Lew Smith Judi Zelson Bobbie & Floyd Babbitt
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CONGREGATION BETH JUDEA 5304 RFD Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 E-Mail: info@bethjudea.org Website: http://www.BethJudea.org Rabbi Jeff Pivo Rabbi Emeritus Howard Lifshitz Cantor Roger J. Weisberg President Arnie Goldberg Executive Director Lisa Neiman Educational Director Anna Besser Youth Director Marc Sender Editor Evan Rumack
From The Editors In order for your article to be published in the next issue, we must have it at the synagogue by the 10th of the month! There will be no exceptions. This includes information on disk as well. We need your article as it is important to let the congregation know what your group is doing. Announcements should take the form of articles in The Word rather than separate flyers. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Rabbi, Board of Directors or the editors.
Candle Lighting Times
Worship Schedule Conducted by Rabbi Jeff Pivo and Cantor Roger J. Weisberg Shabbat Evening Services ........................................ 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services ....................................... 9:30 a.m. Gan Shabbat – Shabbat Mornings ............................ 10:30 a.m. Alternative Shabbat Service (Interpretive Minyan).. 10:30 a.m.
Candle Lighting time is calculated for 18 minutes before sunset and is adjusted for Daylight Savings Time.
April 1
...................................................... 7:01 p.m.
April 8
...................................................... 7:08 p.m.
Weekday Morning Minyan: Sunday .................................................................. . 9:00 a.m. Monday ................................................................ 6:15 a.m. Tuesday through Friday ........................................ 7:30 a.m.
April 15
...................................................... 7:16 p.m.
April 22
....................Pesach....................... 7:24 p.m.
April 28
....................Pesach....................... 7:31 p.m.
Weekday Evening Minyan: Monday through Thursday .................................... 7:30 p.m.
April 29
....................Pesach....................... 7:32 p.m.
The Blessing For Lighting The Candles On Shabbat is Bo-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-tav Vi-tzi-va-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbat.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has hallowed us through His Commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the lights of the holy Sabbath.